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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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